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Which of the following agents is not used in management of Cushing syndrome?

A
Mitotane
B
Etomidate
C
Metyrapone
D
Amoxapine
High-Yield Explanation
Agents used in Medical Management of Cushing Syndrome : Ketoconazole: inhibits P450 enzymes and lowers coisol. Mifepristone: glucocoicoid receptor antagonist. Metyrapone: inhibits 11b hydroxylase. Mitotane: inhibit 11b hydroxylase and cholesterol side chain cleavage enzymes. It is preferred agent for management of adrenocoical carcinoma. Etomidate: used in sub-anaesthetic dose and lowers coisol

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